Amazing experience. I didn't have an appointment but, they squeezed me in. They don't usually do…read morethat so call or text ahead. Helena was awesome and kept the conversation flowing. Results were great-definitely going back.

Incredible experience start to end and my new favorite gel manicure place probably on the planet!…read more You do need to call or text the number on the Yelp business profile to get an appointment (no walk-ins!), but Helena is super speedy about replying and I was able to get an appointment the very next day (could have done same-day too). The place itself is small and cozy but in no way dingy or unclean--the space smells beautiful, looks beautiful (cute decor, bright lighting) and is very well organized. Doesn't have the chaos of a lot of other nail salons and definitely feels a cut above the rest. This place sets a new bar of what a 5-star gel manicure means to me. Helena is masterful in her work and gave me the most beautiful bubblegum/glossy pink, your-nail-but-better look. She was thorough and warm yet efficient, and the end result was perfect. She told me she guarantees her work up to 2 weeks and I think that's a great testament to how amazing her quality is. This was my first time here and it definitely won't be my last.

Got gelX nails came with into picture and didn't have to ask for a cuticle clean up as I would have…read moreto ask for a manicure with services elsewhere . Helps with the quality of longevity of nail wear if nail beds are clean . But jinjin I think was her name did good. Pay with cash to not be taxed . Medium gelXw' all 10 design :$95 Brow tinting w' gel pedicure:$82 Treated my mother . We love our results!

Pictures don't do them justice…read more Went in for a pedicure and gel x manicure and I absolutely loved the way they came out!! I won't reveal the person who did them because I want to keep her to myself. I loved her work ethics and her level of details! Nails with gel x come out SOO MUCH better then acrylic. Never had done them before with gel x but so worth it. More natural and less damage to your nature nails. Color she selected so I don't know the name. A total of $103 when paying in cash.

They're the best ! Good quality, quick, and reasonable prices. Love these girls ! It's my go to…read morespot.

i see Kim for gel mani's and i guess she does pedicures too :) she's very sweet and patient and…read moredoes a good job, i would rec her! docking 1 star bc i wish the gel color samples were easier to look through and not piled into one big basket! it's hard to search through when your finger tips are wrapped in foil haha. maybe they could invest in plastic gloves for clients to wear while the foil is wrapped or make a color sample book where clients can flip pages vs dig thru a basket! OH HOW COULD I FORGOT.. my FAVE part.. the paraffin wax dip for hands and/or feet. leaves you SO soft and is only +$10 to any mani or pedi service OR is free when u book a combo mani/pedi appt. highly rec.

I have been coming to Nail Spa Excel for years. Most of the nail techs here have done my nails and…read moreall of them do an amazing job. Today Hannah did my nails (dip nails with funny bunny and 1 coat on the top using bubble bath) they turned out PERFECT! Can't recommend this place enough. I included 2 pictures of my nails, one in direct sunlight and one not. So good!!

Great selection of colors, wonderful nail artists and really good pricing. Highly recommend, thank…read moreyou!

Best hair cut: short but doesn't make me look like an old lady...they've recently movedread more

Linda, the person who's been cutting my hair for 15+ years has just relocated to Filomena's. She's…read morevery sweet, talented, meticulous, and attentive - what more could you want? Oh - price... their prices are excellent! I was the only man there - the majority of their customers appear to be women. But I felt completely welcome and comfortable.

I love this nail salon. The technicians are friendly and professional. Gel,m&p, acrylic and waxing!…read moreThe prices are reasonable and the place is immaculate.

I got "emergency" nails done here for a wedding and the host accommodated me on short notice as my…read moretrain came in later than expected. The ladies who did my mani and pedi were really wonderful - Hannah and Nancy. Both very careful and thorough - Nancy especially took such great care to clean up my feet which badly needed it. I don't think I've had a more thorough pedicure! They did a great job! Not sure what the negative reviews are about. I had a great experience.

Shannon is a connector, a lover of people, a go-getter, and a do-gooder. Not only will you leave…read morewith perfect nails, but you will have a wonderful human connection, and feel like you made a sincere new friend. So many times I go into a nail salon, nails a mess (hello! that's why I'm there!) and the person makes me feel ashamed of them telling me I need to take better care of my nails. Shannon, instead, sympathized with the stress of a busy life and told me she'd take care of me. It was a great experience all around. Also, if all that is not enough, consider supporting this nail boutique because she shuts down her shop every Thursday (and foregoes all her profits for an entire business day) to do the nails for the Ronald McDonald house patients and families. When you go here you get a fair-priced, amazing manicure, a new sweet friend, AND an opportunity to support a charity! An easy sell if you ask me.

This is a cute and clean boutique nail salon with only a few chairs. While I really want to rate…read morethis salon higher, the quality is just not there. I went in for a gel mani and regular pedi. The attention to detail for manicure is minimal, very little cuticle work and nail shaping, color not applied on the entire nail, and my gel started to lift and pill off in less than a week. My pedi was completely ruined after putting on shoes 3hrs after my appointment as there is no drying device; the owner did offer to fix it a day later but that was my wedding day which I had told her the day before, so clearly wouldn't have been possible. Having both mani/pedi done in 1hr is great, but that shouldn't come at the expense of quality.

I was trying to find a good nails salon in Somerville and I found this one on yelp. Not a pleasant…read moreexperience at all. A tech that helped me with my nails, she was not well trained on the products which was Dazzle dry polishes though they also used in their salon and on top of that a cashier who is probably an owner that knowledgeable about the product but was talking rudely to me and raising his voice at me. That was the worst thing. I gave a star for mediocre quality.

Recently moved to Somerville and needed a new nail salon and I'll definitely be returning here. I…read morewent in for a pedicure and gel x fill-in and was beyond satisfied with my service. They really took their time and were meticulous. Also, they run promotions for their customers and offer complimentary fixes for up to a week after service for any issues that might occur. The salon itself was quiet and relaxing with comfortable seating and nice, clean equipment.

Excellent service and stylists with decades experience. Thorough and well stocked…read more Have gone here for 20 years I have lived here. Highly recommend.

Nice quiet relaxing setting Everyone is super friendly…read more Clean Shop Pedicure Soaks and hot stones were enjoyable My problem is my toenails. i wasn't asked what shape i wanted, so some of my nails are squared with sharp edges and some are rounded out. I PREFER a squared nail. My two big toes weren't cut at the same length so ones a bit shorter than the other. I see lines in the polish, the finish isn't smooth. I've been doing my own nails since the pandemic and decided to treat myself to a pedicure before vacation. Unhappy with the final outcome of my polish job. However i payed for my service, tipped the tech and said thank you ..but i won't be returning here. SADLY, i could of done this myself.

Went from being luss to family nail spa. After that it went down hill. Was in the area for a…read morepedicure they all had attitudes an half the stuff on the menu was not available. I actually felt bad for the guy Tony who did my pedicure. He looked so nervous an kept asking me how they look. It is nothing to go back for unprofessional.

The work isi good, but the salon is so, so dirty. They do clean the pedicure area but nothing…read moreelse. I would never go back here again, just because it's unsanitary.